Most Wanted fugitive nabbed

A young man detectives identified as the “known leader” of the 27th and Dickinson Street gang has been taken into custody and charged with two shootings that occurred last year.

Double homicide

Two women were gunned down on a Grays Ferry street early Saturday and police are still searching for their killer.

One of them, 23-year-old Chante Jackson, was in the federal witness protection program and was to testify in a state murder case in March.

Above and Beyond

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In a city made up of small neighborhoods, where everybody knows everybody, two local men made their network work for them.

About a year ago, Vincent DeFino, a lawyer with family-owned DeFino Law Associates at 18th and Ritner streets, met…

Young guns

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Family Court Administrative Judge Kevin M. Dougherty did not mince words at a Jan. 16 press conference at 17th Police District headquarters. In fact, he delivered a crystal-clear warning to all aspiring and seasoned thugs: “If you land in court, you can expect to kiss your…

Brutal home invasion

Three men entered a house on the 2900 block of Gerritt Street, beating and robbing the 39-year-old inside before fleeing with jewelry and a computer, Detective Joe Chiaro of South Detectives said. The incident took place at about 4 p.m. New Year’s Day.

Slain at home

The medical examiner had not determined the cause of death for Victor Alfonsi, 41, by press time, but police officials believe it was the result of a brutal attack inside his home on the 1000 block of Cantrell Street.

Losing the rhythm

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Every Saturday for years, drummers would come to see Sam D’Amico. Sometimes they were looking for a drumhead or a hard-to-find stick. Other times they were looking for a bite to eat and a few laughs. No matter the reason — from heartfelt advice to a makeshift…

A welcome back

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When Michael Nutter was campaigning to become mayor of Philadelphia, he issued a pledge that, if he won, he would pay $10,000 to any business that hired an ex-offender. Inaugurated Monday, there have been no takers so far for Nutter’s incentive to give those who have…

War of the words

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Hundreds of local high-schoolers had extra homework last fall and not one complained. In fact, they welcomed it.

They added another hour to their algebra and chemistry studies, pouring over connotations, denotations and analogies all in…

Going after the go-go

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Within a mile of the neighborhood known as Whitman there are four strip clubs: Crazy Horse Too in the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, Cheerleaders at 2740 S. Front St. and Show & Tell Adult Center and Club Risqu�, both on Delaware Avenue near Snyder Avenue.